NBC - New York, NY

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
New York, NY
Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

The Interactive Visual Designer at NBC News Digital is responsible for creating compelling visual content that enhances storytelling across various digital platforms. This role requires a blend of strong design skills and technical expertise to develop graphics and interactive projects that support news reporting. The designer will collaborate with journalists and editors to visualize data and stories, ensuring timely delivery under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Create charts, diagrams and visuals upon request and on deadline
  • Collaborate with reporters, editors and other visual journalists around the newsroom to find visual angles to breaking and enterprise new stories across a variety of subjects
  • Create smart approaches for visual stories across NBC News Digital
  • Grow visual storytelling on the website, app, social media, and other platforms
  • Work quickly and efficiently under tight deadlines

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of experience working in a newsroom or on news graphics
  • Minimum 3 years of experience designing, developing and implementing solutions in fields that include visual information design, and/or interactive data visualization development
  • Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript
  • Demonstrated experience using Git version control
  • Some experience with Figma, Mapbox or Maptiler, ai2html, Leaflet, Illustrator, D3.js and implementing accessible designs
  • Experience building graphics for mobile devices
  • Drawing and illustration skills

Nice-to-haves

  • Python, R, and QGIS experience
  • Flexibility to quickly respond to changing project needs and deadlines in a fast-paced news environment
  • A strong interest in current events and an understanding of the role of digital media in journalism
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including journalists, developers, and other designers
  • A knack for developing original concepts and staying ahead of design trends to create visually compelling content

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Variety of discounts and perks
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